Gefiltefish 9 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 You need to work on your backhand then, I found the Gionta is one of the easiest for backhands.Yup, I always have had a weak backhand. I am 6'0 and use a 64 inch stick. The only stick I have patterns I have been able to backhand decently with is flat patterns with minimal open-ness. And by backhand, I mean quick/high moves on the breakaway or on the boards. The long swinging motion of the backhand is fairly easy with any pattern for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyscrape 5 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 I just got my stick! This curve is beautiful! I can already tell that it will set up well for me! The lie puts your hands in the same spot as my pm9 which I do best with. I Added a 4 inch plug to it and its exactly the same length as my on85 pm9 so other than the curve I am hoping it will be an easy switch. I think it will play about 95-100 flex with the 4 inch plug in it! Get to play with it tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slapsht25 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 You need to work on your backhand then, I found the Gionta is one of the easiest for backhands.I'm sure you think it is easy considering you use the Kavalchuk Pro, I know because I use that also. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 I'm sure you think it is easy considering you use the Kavalchuk Pro, I know because I use that also. lol I have no problem with just about any pattern, I find the hardest, for me, is a Drury. Easiest are Recchi-types and the Gionta is right there. Once you get the backhand stroke down, it's actually really easy. Consistent curves, I guess, allow for you to keep the puck on the blade longer so it's easier and more accurate. A pro Kovalchuk has such a big toe you really lose the puck there, the Gionta isn't as big of a curve so that isn't an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyscrape 5 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Well all in all the first outing was pretty nice with my new dolomite. SLapshots took a second to figure out. Snap shots are smokin...wrist shots are a little off. I can't figure out where to start with the puck. I have been using my p91a pretty exclusively and I am hoping it will only take getting used to it. Any advice TBL FAN? I really like the feel of the stick and the square shape of the shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Well all in all the first outing was pretty nice with my new dolomite. SLapshots took a second to figure out. Snap shots are smokin...wrist shots are a little off. I can't figure out where to start with the puck. I have been using my p91a pretty exclusively and I am hoping it will only take getting used to it. Any advice TBL FAN? I really like the feel of the stick and the square shape of the shaft.You've got to start it mid-heel to mid-toe, anywhere in that range. It is also fine to cradle the puck in the curve on the toe, but it takes a good(form) follow through for it to shoot flat. It has a bigger sweet spot than a Kovy pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyscrape 5 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 You've got to start it mid-heel to mid-toe, anywhere in that range. It is also fine to cradle the puck in the curve on the toe, but it takes a good(form) follow through for it to shoot flat. It has a bigger sweet spot than a Kovy pro.Thanks man! I will work on it. I am sure it will work out pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
